Power Grid Corporation Opens Special Window for Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Securities
Power Grid Corporation of India, a Maharatna PSU, has opened a one-year special window from February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027 for transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019, in compliance with SEBI Circular dated January 30, 2026. Eligible shareholders can submit requests via the company email or through KFin Technologies Limited, with transferred securities subject to a one-year lock-in period. Cases involving disputes between transferor and transferee, or securities transferred to IEPF, are excluded from the special window.

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Power Grid Corporation of India , a Government of India Enterprise and Maharatna PSU, has announced the opening of a special window to facilitate the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities. The announcement, made by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Satyaprakash Dash on May 11, 2026, was formally communicated to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, and subsequently published in newspapers as required under the applicable SEBI Circular.
Special Window: Key Details
The special window has been opened in compliance with SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The window is designed to ease the process of transfer and dematerialisation (demat) for physical securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019. The following table summarises the key parameters of the special window:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| SEBI Circular Reference: | HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026 |
| Window Open Date: | February 05, 2026 |
| Window Close Date: | February 04, 2027 |
| Eligible Securities: | Physical securities sold/purchased prior to April 01, 2019 |
| Mode of Credit: | Demat mode only |
| Lock-in Period: | One year from the date of registration of transfer |
Eligibility and Submission Process
The special window also covers transfer requests that were previously submitted but were rejected, returned, or not attended to due to deficiency in documents, process, or any other reason. Eligible shareholders may submit their requests through the following channels:
- Company Email: investors@powergrid.in
- Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (KFin Technologies Limited): einward.ris@kfintech.com
Shareholders are required to submit their requests along with the requisite documents as specified in the SEBI Circular.
Restrictions During the Lock-in Period
During the one-year lock-in period from the date of registration of transfer, the transferred securities shall not be:
- Transferred
- Lien-marked
- Pledged
Exclusions from the Special Window
Certain categories of cases are not eligible for processing under this special window:
- Cases involving disputes between transferor and transferee — such matters may be settled through court or NCLT process.
- Securities that have been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) are not eligible for consideration under the special window.
Company Details
The notice was issued by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited from its Corporate Office at "Saudamini", Plot No. 2, Sector-29, Gurugram-122001, Haryana, and its Registered Office at B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016. The SEBI Circular referenced in the notice can be accessed at the official SEBI website. The announcement was signed by Satyaprakash Dash, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, at Gurugram on May 11, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Power Grid Corporation of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.57% | -5.62% | -0.41% | +12.88% | -2.44% | +137.21% |
How many eligible shareholders are expected to utilize this special window, and what is the estimated value of physical securities that could be dematerialized before the February 2027 deadline?
Could the one-year lock-in restriction on transferred securities impact Power Grid Corporation's stock liquidity or retail investor sentiment in the near term?
Will SEBI consider extending similar special windows to other PSUs or listed companies beyond Power Grid Corporation, given the broader challenge of unclaimed physical securities across Indian markets?

































